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November 2008 - Posts
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On December 7th, a sumptuous four-course lunch with wine will be served in the lavishly decorated dining rooms of the fabled Inn at Little Washington to benefit The Washington Ballet . Following the meal, guests will be treated to an excerpted performance Read More...
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Let us consider the turkey, that curiously hyperbolic fowl that an uncommonly large number of us will be forced to consume tomorrow. Turkey is a creature that one either loves, or doesn't love, with only a very few left sitting on the proverbial fence. Read More...
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– Food stamp usage in the U.S. is nearing an all-time high. [ Washington Post ] – How do farmers get so many turkeys ready to go for Thanksgiving? [ Slate ] – On Monday, the double cheeseburger will leave McDonald's dollar menu. Read More...
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By Jacqueline Wasilczyk, ZAGAT.com Staff Editor After five seasons of being involved with Top Chef , Lee Anne Wong shares some behind-the-scenes scoop. Lee Anne Wong Top Chef whips up drama on TV screens every Wednesday night, but there's plenty of Read More...
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Inside the Willard InterContinental. Photo: Courtesy of the Willard InterContinental Lavishly decorated for the holidays with a beautiful tree at the entrance, the Willard InterContinental overflows with festive ambiance and offers a cornucopia of treats Read More...
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Cooking With Les Dames d’ Escoffier A dozen top women toques, including Nora Pouillon ( Nora ), Ris Lacoste (the upcoming ris) and cookbook author and TV host Joan Nathan, will demonstrate culinary tricks found in the Cooking With Les Dames d’ Read More...
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The results of our 2008 Airline Survey are in , and while there were a few positive developments, the industry as a whole is hardly flying high in the public’s eyes. First, the good news: average overall ratings – factoring in Comfort, Service Read More...
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The 9,950 surveyors who participated in Zagat's 2008 Airline Survey had plenty of gripes about air travel. Below are some of our favorite comments. (To see the results of the survey, click here .) The Rhett Butler of airlines: they just don't Read More...
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– Campbell soup is so over MSG. [ Chicago Tribune ] – Starbucks lost a laptop with 97,000 employees' names, addresses and social security numbers. [ Starbucks Gossip ] – Was the head of New York's State Liquor Authority pressured Read More...
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Had I known the lobster cost $300, I would have brought it home and kept it as a pet. Read More...
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Nothing lights up a child’s face like a cookie, so these three holiday events should be popular with kids of all ages. Best of all, since they each benefit charity, the sugar rush is guilt-free. The Fairmont : Cookie decorating is just one of the Read More...
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– A 2.15-pound truffle is having a terrible time selling in New York. [ Gothamist ] – Beaujolais' big days are behind it. [ WSJ ] – Massachusetts' wine shipping laws have been thrown out. [ Bostonist ] – The feud between Read More...
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Apparently, wild swings on Wall Street don’t scare Robert Wiedmaier ( Marcel's , Brasserie Beck ), because in February 2009 the lauded chef is planning to open a three-concept dining experience in the Lorien Hotel & Spa. The main restaurant, Read More...
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Can't get enough of Top Chef ? You're not alone. Each Thursday, it seems that food sites on the Internet stop to take a collective look at what went down on the chopping block the night before. So if you're looking to kill some time reading Read More...
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Zagat's new iPhone application Starting today, iPhone and iPod Touch owners will have one more reason to obsess over their favorite gadgets. Available now in the iTunes App Store for the bargain price of $9.99, ZAGAT TO GO '09 gives you access Read More...
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– The definition of organic milk in the U.S. may soon be finalized. [ USA Today ] – In defense of disliking dishes. [ MenuPages ] – PETA, which really doesn't like Thanksgiving, has pulled up some very disturbing turkey videos. [ Read More...
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As first reported by the Washington Post , the Downtown outpost of the Anthony Bourdain–affiliated bistro Les Halles served its final steak frites last night. Read More...
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When General Store and Post Office Tavern, Gillian Clark’s eagerly awaited casual American, opens later this month in Silver Spring’s Forest Glen, customers will step up to a former postmaster's window to order Clark’s famed crullers, Read More...
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Whether you’re scouting for spots for that pre-holiday lunch gathering or just looking for a good deal (so you’ll have money left for holiday gifts!), here are some lunchtime bargains worth celebrating. Assaggi Mozzarella Bar : This new Italian Read More...
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The Jockey Club updates the house salad. photo: Courtesy of Jockey Club Dark wood, red plush banquettes, equestrian art, Nancy Reagan’s chicken salad – it'll all be there at this Wednesday's relaunch of the Jockey Club, the legendary Read More...
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– The New Yorker's annual food issue is out and chock full of interesting reads. [ New Yorker ] – Spam? The beloved canned meat product is gunning for a comeback. [ NYT ] – Business lunches ain't exactly what they used to be. Read More...
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Party like it’s 1933 on December 5th, in honor of the day the 18th Amendment was repealed and Prohibition ended. Top mixologists, including Owen Thompson ( Bourbon ) and Gina Chersevani ( EatBar ), will be shaking and stirring cocktail classics Read More...
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– Milk-based products from China have been blocked by the FDA for fear of contamination. [ NYT , WSJ ] – When you eat fast food you are mostly eating... corn. [ Time ] – At least one blogger is done with pandering to the Internet's Read More...
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Last night the fifth season of Top Chef premiered on Bravo and the Internet is already full of recaps and discussion of what went down in the kitchen. Here's just a quick sampling of the Top Chef talk going around this morning: – Lots of folks Read More...
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Bon vivants are gearing up for the Beaujolais Nouveau celebration happening November 21st at The Washington Club (15 Dupont Circle). Hosted by the French-American Chamber of Commerce and the French International Culinary Society , the event will offer Read More...
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– Bake sales ain't what they used to be in California. [ NYT ] – Less-than-perfect-looking fruit are expected to be allowed back in the EU. [ Independent ] – The U.N. is warning that a serious food shortage in Gaza is two days away. Read More...
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Latin eatery Don Pollo has found enough success in its original Rockville location (2206 Viers Mill Rd.; 301-309-1609) to open a second outpost in the heart of Bethesda, where it’s serving a similar, inexpensive menu of roasted chicken accompanied Read More...
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Max Douglas and Michelle Poteaux-Garbee of Bastille. Photo: Courtesy of Best Buddies Virginia Roland Mesnier with buddy Brenna. Photo: Courtesy of Best Buddies Virginia On November 18th, former White House pastry chef Roland Mesnier and some 30 top baking Read More...
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A manga character provides the name for Momiji , a mod newcomer in Chinatown serving midpriced specialty sushi, traditional tempura, teriyaki and noodle fare; replete with gleaming wood, its two-level setting includes a hibachi grill table (with seating Read More...
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– It isn't just the cereal boxes. Food packages across the board are shrinking. [ LAT ] – Nutritional labels are coming to Philadelphia's chain menus. [ Inquirer ] – A Q&A with Eric Ripert . [ Gothamist ] – Beer sales Read More...
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One of Matchbox's distinctive tabletops photo: Courtesy of Matchbox Slated to open between Thanksgiving and Christmas, Matchbox’s long-awaited Capitol Hill location will blend familiar design elements from its Chinatown hit – brick walls, Read More...
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– Steep food price increases are likely on the way. [ Reuters ] – Meanwhile, food banks in some areas are already in dire need of donations. [ Boston ] – David Chang is at it again: a Momofuku Milk Bar is coming. [ Eater ] – Making Read More...
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With the economy still uncertain, what is the foodie in search of a deal to do? Turn to OpenTable , it seems. The online reservation site (and Zagat partner) has teamed up with area restaurants to launch its " Appetite Stimulus Plan " from Monday, Read More...
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By Jacqueline Wasilczyk, ZAGAT.com staff editor With increased funding and star chef support, Timothy Hollingsworth has high hopes for the Lyon competition. The Bocuse d'Or trophy, modeled after founder Paul Bocuse Photo: courtesy of Bocuse d'Or Read More...
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– Five restaurateurs were elected to congress yesterday. [ NRN ] – Meanwhile, California's farm animal treatment proposition passed handily. [ LAT ] – A tough economy is a boon for budget beers. [ AdAge ] – Anecdotally, Barack Read More...
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Celebrity chefs Bobby Flay, Paula Deen and Giada de Laurentiis will headline the Metropolitan Entertainment and Food Show, happening November 8th and 9th at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. More than 200 specialty food, beer and wine sellers, Read More...
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Photo: Ion Sokhos For a holiday, Thanksgiving can sure feel like a lot of work. Want to skip the shopping, cooking and cleaning this year? Then make a dinner reservation instead. There's a meal out there to suit every budget, from affordable family-friendly Read More...
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photo: Tony Miller Today is Election Day in America. And if you haven't already cast your ballot, we just wanted to add to the chorus reminding you of the importance of letting your voice be heard. (Not sure if you'll have time? Here is a list Read More...
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On Sunday, November 9th, a few days before Veterans Day, McCormick & Schmick’s will honor those who have served our country by serving them a free lunch or dinner entree, ordered from a special menu, as well as a complimentary soft beverage. Read More...
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– Learn how they stuff in all those sponsorships into Top Chef . [ AdAge ] – From the silver linings department: Will a recession mean more affordable wine lists? [ Slate ] – Here are some sweet ideas for those wondering what to do with Read More...
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